FAQs for going solar
Hello I know there are a lot of posts on the topic of solar already, and I don't want to post yet another list of newbie questions about all the components I need etc. So I was wondering if someone...
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Ski: I started with the Renogy 200w panel kit. The controller with the kit is ok.. at best. After changing to a TS-45 I noticed a huge improvement. I have since expanded to 5 panels.
OP:
You are gonna see a lot of opinions on MPPT vs PWM. You need to see what your end game is (right now). Controllers are based on amp's they can handle, so skimping and getting a small low amp controller will severly limit expansion. Personally I prefer PWM for small systems.
Cable size is VERY important. Hell somone just posted they are using 1/0 wire from panels to controller. I drilled a hole in the camper roof to route the wires as short as possible. Some people would never do this.
Read the general guides you will find. If you don't understand some aspects, search for clairification or ask here!
Lastly, if you get an inverter make SURE its a PSW (Pure Sine wave) not an off the shelf wal-mart inverter.
OP:
You are gonna see a lot of opinions on MPPT vs PWM. You need to see what your end game is (right now). Controllers are based on amp's they can handle, so skimping and getting a small low amp controller will severly limit expansion. Personally I prefer PWM for small systems.
Cable size is VERY important. Hell somone just posted they are using 1/0 wire from panels to controller. I drilled a hole in the camper roof to route the wires as short as possible. Some people would never do this.
Read the general guides you will find. If you don't understand some aspects, search for clairification or ask here!
Lastly, if you get an inverter make SURE its a PSW (Pure Sine wave) not an off the shelf wal-mart inverter.
